Hey gang,

Here's the latest:

We are one day away from Bryan Beller's bass clinic at Forte Music.  It's Monday, 7:30 PM at Forte Music, $10 admission.  Go online to www.fortemusicstudios.com for directions.  So if you are located in Fredericksburg, Washington DC, Richmond, or the surronding area...don't miss seeing this multi-talented bass phenom when he is in right in your own backyard!  And please...invite your fellow musicians. 

Bryan's last blog got picked up by the Bass Player Magazine blog, so there is mention of the Bass Forum in the blog section of their website.  Pretty cool stuff:

http://www.bassplayer.com/BlogComments.aspx?id=99619&blogid=943

The Bass Forum will also be featured in an article this coming week on a site called NoTreble.com.  NoTreble features news and articles about what is happening in the bass world.  Keep an eye on NoTreble's site.  I will also be taping the Bryan Beller clinic on Monday and writing a follow-up article for NoTreble at some point.

Mark your calendars - 9/27/2009 is the next Bass Forum clinic.  This one is by local bassist Ben Titus, who is a first call bassist in our area for subbing and gigging.  He's going to give you 10 tips to keep your phone ringing.  Don't miss this Bass Forum either...Ben is a wealth of knowledge on "what works" on a gig.  The start time will be announced shortly.

And thanks to everyone who checked out the revamp of LadyBassMusic.net...I've gotten some wonderful feedback on it.  Thanks so much for taking the time to do that.  I'm happy to say that after 2 computer rebuilds, new software, and the addition of a second set of  studio monitors, I am actively back to recording and working on material.  So keep an eye on my page....there are some new tracks in the works!

And I've got 4 blogs going at this point that you may be interested in checking out.   Here is what they are, and what they will contain:

Myspace blog - located at  www.myspace.com/ladybassmusic - All things music related, plus personal items from time to time (videos I like, tunes I like).

Facebook notes - located at  www.facebook.com/ladybassmusic - This one is largely personal commentary, reflections on life and how things are going.  This one is probably the most like an actual journal.

Music Teacher's Helper - located at www.musicteachershelper.com/blog - Look for one blog a month with teaching tips.

LiveJournal Blog - located at   ladybassmusic.livejournal.com -  This blog is a combination of Myspace entries and references to Music Teacher's Helper entries. 

Check 'em out if you get a chance, and subscribe if you enjoy what you see. 



Alright gang...that's it for now.  I'll hopefully see you tomorrow at the clinic.  I am so STOKED! 

Take care,

I came across a new magazine that I wanted to share with the other teachers and working musicians who may happen to read my blog.

When I was a young musician, I used to head over to the house of a working bassist I knew and read his music magazines.  Among his literary gems was a periodical called Gig.  It was a trade magazine that focused on helping professional musicians succeed at the business of music.

As I grew older and became a working musician,  Gig magazine ceased being published.  I wondered if anyone else missed this magazine, and if there would be another periodical that would someday replace Gig.

A new periodical, called MusicPro Magazine, might just fill that void.  MusicPro magazine is available online and it is free to all subscribers.  This magazine is written by professional musicians as a resource for fellow professional musicians.  (The editor of the magazine is a music teacher and professional drummer.)   This is a resource you may want to check out and add to your reading list.  Head to:

musicpromagazine.com

Follow this link to subscribe:

http://musicpromagazine.com/subscribe/

Enjoy!

Hey gang,

The next Slammin' Sisters show at the Griffin has been rescheduled.  We will be performing on November 14th instead of November 28th.  This will be our last show at the Griffin for 2008, so don't miss it.

I am really happy to report that your outstanding support of the band and of the venue has really been noticed.  Because of your support, we have booked more shows at the Griffin for 2009.  So we will return in January 2009 for Final Fridays.  We will always appear on the last Friday of each month (except in March).  Slam, Becky, and myself  thank you very, very much for supporting the band and for supporting the Griffin throughout 2008.  We look forward to continuing the party in 2009.

So here is all the info for the rescheduled show:

Friday Nov. 14th, 2008
7:30 - 9:30 PM
The Griffin Bookstore and Coffeebar
723 Caroline Street
Fredricksburg VA
www.thegriffinbookshopcoffeebar.com
540-899-8041